S.1839: A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Government of Libya.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced July 19, 2007
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 17, 2007

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Directs the Secretary of State to report to the appropriate congressional committees (as defined in this Act) every 180 days respecting unresolved claims by U.S. nationals against the government of Libya for personal injury or death caused by acts of torture, extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, hostage taking, or the aiding of such acts by Libyan agents. Requires: (1) such reports to include information on the status of negotiations...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for S.1839.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 110-195.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
July 19, 2007

Introduced in the Senate by Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.)

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